4 Driver US NGO Jobs – IntraHealth International
Job Title: Driver (4 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: IntraHealth International
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
IntraHealth International is a non-profit organization based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A. that has been in existence for over 30 years in more than 100 countries and it has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private- sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.
About Project:
The purpose of the District Health Systems Strengthening on RMNCAH, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition in Karamoja project funded by UNICEF-Uganda and implemented by IntraHealth International is to use a health system strengthening approach to address the availability of quality RMNCAH, HIV/AIDS, and nutrition services in Karamoja. The project will be implemented in the districts of Karamoja and in full alignment with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), UNICEF’s Rolling Work Plan, and the relevant Government of Uganda national policies and guidelines. The project will work at the district, facility and community level to improve planning, coordination, data use, accountability, quality of care, continuous quality improvement, and integrated service delivery.
Job Summary: The Driver will work to support the District Health Systems Strengthening on RMNCAH, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition in Karamoja project and will operate and maintain the office vehicle to ensure that the project transport needs run efficiently. S/he will report to the HR & Admin Assistant.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive staff on official duties within Moroto town, Project Districts, and to Kampala upon assignment.
- Ensure that the vehicle of valid insurance and/or road license.
- Complete logbook regularly.
- Ensure vehicle is service whenever it is due.
- Monitor the mechanical conditions of the vehicle and inform the HR & Administration Assistant so repair can be arranged.
- Maintain vehicle in clean condition
- Help in delivery of mails/items to other partners in and around Moroto
- Ensure that the car enough fuel at all time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the IntraHealth Driver job placement must hold a UACE certificate with DL class driver’s license
- At least five years of related work experience, preferably with a reputed agency.
- Knowledge of road routes in major districts of Uganda, within Karamoja preferred
- Strong driving skills
- Ability to identify problems in vehicle and taking appropriate action.
- Proven ability to work well within and as part of a team
- Integrity and honesty and good communication skills
- Adaptability, ability to cope with change / time limit
- Open to work in long hours as and when required.
- Willingness to live and work in Karamoja
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join IntraHealth International in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.
: List of Current Job Vacancies / Opportunities in Uganda